R&B legend and "godfather of rap" Andre Williams dies aged 82

Singer and producer Andre Williams has passed away at the age of 82. The rhythm ‘n’ blues legend started his career in America in the 1950s. He found a home in Detroit's R&B scene and signed with the R&B label Fortune Records as a teenager. Williams fronted the 5 Dollars and issued hit solo tracks like 'Jail Bait' and 'Bacon Fat'; on the latter, he utilized a spoken-sung technique that earned him the nickname “the Godfather of Rap.” He was also billed as 'Mr. Rhythm' during his tenure with the label. Rolling Stone...